BLI C30-7 Sound Sample:

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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BLI

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Good, I was fearing there would be a EMD prime mover in there.

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QSI

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Sure, my speaker just cuts out right there.
Matthew Hicks

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Now here’s something everyone can agree on! QSI did an AWESOME job! They chug just like the prototypes! I may have to get one just so I can enjoy the sound![:D]

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I WANT ONE that does sound good, top marks for this one

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The sound byte is usually better than the actual model because of the speaker size in the model. They are getting better with the speaker placement and volume.
Atlas has done a good job with their new dash 8-40CW diesels, but making all of the diesel sounds with a small speaker is really quite hard.

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Love the GE four stroke sound, beats EMD any day
Ch

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They may sound better than an EMD but they sure cant outpull one.LOL.My Dad worked for CSX and said GE wouldnt hold the rail like an EMD can.Dan

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Oh no!..

Guys we’ve already had several EMD vs. GE threads in the past., some pages long!

I think most of us can appreciate the qualities of the:

(1) EMD 567’s “baritone” chant.
(2) EMD 645 turbo “whine”.
(3) Alco 244 and 251’s "Harley Davidson on steroids" Diddy-Whumps.
(4) GE’s FDL series throbbing “chugs”.

It’s all about locomotive music.[:-^][8D][:D] Don’t bicker, enjoy it! [;)]

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And then there’s the stacato chatter and roar and breathing and hissing of a steam locomotive that blows them all away.[;)]

(sorry, couldn’t resist![8D])

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4884BigBoy,

You’re right on that one and I have the proof!

Back in February 1981as a high school senior, I worked on the Operation Lifesaver special train that ran a few excursions in Florida. She was hauled by the Chessie 4-8-4 #614. Incredible experience! I was able to tape record her from the 2nd car, which had open windows.

10-4.

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NOTICE THE UNION PACIFIC UNITS ARE $15 MORE THAN EVERY OTHER ROAD…[V]

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Wow! Now that is going over the top! I thought that the licensing fee on UP products would only amount from $1 to $5 for the manufactuer, if even that much!

I may be pre-mature, but it sounds like someone’s padding their MSRP! Not good for a BLI, which is a company that’s already hurting!